Yasaka Tsuru Egao Hyakuyaku is a signature sake from Takeno Brewery, a local brewery that strives to be cherished by its community as a true neighborhood sake maker. The brewery emphasizes hands-on craftsmanship and a personal approach to brewing.
Its sake is carefully handcrafted using locally grown rice and pristine underground water flowing from the sacred Mount Kongodoji. The result is a smooth finish and deep, satisfying umami flavor. The brewery produces several styles, including daiginjo and sake made using the traditional yamahai brewing method.
The name Yasaka Tsuru combines “Yasaka,” taken from the former town of Yasaka, with “tsuru,” meaning crane. The crane was chosen as a symbol inspired by the word “Chitose” (a thousand years) in the name of an older sake brand once produced by the brewery, Chitose. The label, featuring a woodblock print by artist Genichi, adds to the sake’s traditional charm.